This origami dragon in flight is pretty difficult so if you're an origami novice it might be best to warm up on something easier. When you do get around to tackling this paper beast remember to be precise and patient. This instructional video provides a visual guide with which to follow along. Origami skills don't just happen over night, so if at first you don't succeed fold, fold again.
Bows are a pretty accent to almost anything. You can put a bow in your hair, on your clothing, on accessories, around flowers, around your puppy's collar - anywhere - and they add a hint of adorable. In this tutorial, Nancy of Lady Bug Wreaths shows us how to make bows for beginners with detailed instructions, step by step. Nancy's ingenious tips make bow-making a breeze!
You will need about 3 yards of ribbon. Make a loop and twist it. Continue making more loops and twisting them until you have 4 or 5 loops. Make sure to secure the bow in the center with a tie of some sort. Snip off the edges. Following this video you can make a pretty bow for your friends gifts and they will love it.
At first glance Facebook chat may seem like a pretty simple application, but there are actually some more complicated things you can do with it. Learn how to customize your chat experience by changing the font and adding smileys with this video. Need to make a point? Then bold your font. You can even add a little shark smiley for emphasis!
In this tutorial, you're introduced to Geocaching, the high tech treasure hunt. This is a pretty thorough intro, presented without a lot of flash but with some solid info. By the time you're done, you'll be ready to go out there into the wild, seeking those hidden goodies.
In this video tutorial, Flashback Max from Alaskaflyfish.net shows you how to make what he calls the "big, black and ugly" fly. It's an articulated leech fly, made from materials like rabbit fur, feathers and a big mosquito hook. It may not be pretty, but the fish will still like it fine.
In this Threadbanger tutorial, designer Desira Pesta shows you the steps to make a collage necklace. Made of scraps of fabric, a collage necklace is a colorful accessory for fashion-conscious folks. It's also cheap and pretty easy to make, ideal for crafters who are still learning.
This simple experiment will have you rubbing your eyes in disbelief. Make a glass bottle disappear with a lot of glycerin and another glass cup. The results are pretty astonishing. This is a fun experiment to try for yourself, or show off to other people.
Lauren Luke shows us how to pick the best makeup colors for blue or green eyes. She also shows us how to apply the makeup for a vibrant, pretty look. This versatile look will carry you through school, work and big events.
Baby socks are great gifts to give for baby showers and christenings. But they're not always the prettiest thing to present. This video shows you how to transform baby socks into beautiful roses for a great presentation. Use this technique to adorn existing presents, or to present your baby socks as a bouquet. As we all know, babies definitely need to keep their toes warm!
In Windows XP and Windows Vista, alt-tabbing was pretty basic but it got the job done. Well, in Windows 7, it looks cool *and* it gets the job done! How convenient.
Learn how to make a cheap burglar alarm/trip wire alarm with step by step instructions. This is pretty basic but effective. Cardboard, fishing line, batteries, soldering wire, soldering iron, hot melt glue gun, an empty soft drink can, electrical tape, buzzer are some of the necessary equipment. Follow along and make your own burglar alarm and keep your house safe.
There are good magic tricks, and there are bad magic tricks. The host of this video tutorial might not be the most skilled magician around, but he's a pretty good judge of card tricks. Check out how to perform the aces trade places card trick. With just a little sleight of hand and a little magic, your spectators will be astonished. See the reveal and explanation.
There are good magic tricks, and there are bad magic tricks. The host of this video tutorial might not be the most skilled magician around, but he's a pretty good judge of card tricks. Check out how to perform an amazing mathematical card trick. With just a little math and a little magic, your spectators will be astonished. See the reveal and explanation.
There are good magic tricks, and there are bad magic tricks. The host of this video tutorial might not be the most skilled magician around, but he's a pretty good judge of card tricks. Check out how to perform the quick flip card trick. With just a little sleight of hand and a little magic, your spectators will be astonished. See the reveal and explanation.
There are good magic tricks, and there are bad magic tricks. The host of this video tutorial might not be the most skilled magician around, but he's a pretty good judge of card tricks. Check out how to street hustle with the three-card monte card trick. With just a little sleight of hand and a little magic, your spectators will be astonished. See the reveal and explanation.
There are good magic tricks, and there are bad magic tricks. The host of this video tutorial might not be the most skilled magician around, but he's a pretty good judge of card tricks. Check out how to perform a mind control card trick. With just a little mind control and a little magic, your spectators will be astonished. See the reveal and explanation.
Move over Diet Coke & Mentos! In this demonstration you'll find out what happens when you combine Pepsi, Necco Wafers, and a lighter. Don't try this at home! The reaction is pretty cool
Learn how to fold an origami camel. All you need is a piece of paper. Follow along with this origami demonstration, the process is fairly simple. And the result is pretty impressive! Fold an origami camel.
This is a basic drumstick twirl trick. It goes through proper hand placement and finger movement. It's really easy and pretty cool.
A cutting board is essential — even if you only ever cut drink garnishes, slicing limes on a dormroom desk is pretty gross.
Want to learn how to do a knee spin? BBoy Snoop shows you. It's easy. Wear knee pads, it saves you from miserable injury. The circles on a knee are pretty simple, but look good.
The goal of this video tutorial is to teach you how to perform the "healed and sealed" soda can magic trick. This instructional is to help anyone wanting to be a magician, helping you understand technique and presentation of simple but effective illusions. These tricks are pretty easy, but with time, practice and patience you will be able to amaze your friends and your family. Learn the healed and sealed prop magic trick.
The goal of this video tutorial is to teach you how to perform the magic card trick "invisible aces". This instructional is to help anyone wanting to be a magician, helping you understand technique and presentation of simple but effective illusions. These card tricks are pretty easy, but with time, practice and patience you will be able to amaze your friends and your family. Learn the invisible aces magic card trick, just like David Blaine!
The goal of this video tutorial is to teach you how to perform a David Blaine magic card trick. This instructional is to help anyone wanting to be a magician, helping you understand technique and presentation of simple but effective illusions. These card tricks are pretty easy, but with time, practice and patience you will be able to amaze your friends and your family. Learn a magic card trick from David Blaine's repertoire!
The goal of this video tutorial is to teach you how to perform the magic card trick "the switch". This instructional is to help anyone wanting to be a magician, helping you understand technique and presentation of simple but effective illusions. These card tricks are pretty easy, but with time, practice and patience you will be able to amaze your friends and your family. Learn the switch magic card trick, just like David Blaine!
The goal of this video tutorial is to teach you how to perform a magic card and coin trick. This instructional is to help anyone wanting to be a magician, helping you understand technique and presentation of simple but effective illusions. These card tricks are pretty easy, but with time, practice and patience you will be able to amaze your friends and your family. Learn a magic card and coin trick!
The goal of this video tutorial is to teach you how to perform the magic card trick "snap change". This instructional is to help anyone wanting to be a magician, helping you understand technique and presentation of simple but effective illusions. These card tricks are pretty easy, but with time, practice and patience you will be able to amaze your friends and your family. Learn the snap change magic card trick, just like David Blaine!
The goal of this video tutorial is to teach you how to perform the magic card trick "Jumping Gemini". This instructional is to help anyone wanting to be a magician, helping you understand technique and presentation of simple but effective illusions. These card tricks are pretty easy, but with time, practice and patience you will be able to amaze your friends and your family. Learn the Jumping Gemini magic card trick, just like David Blaine!
The goal of this video tutorial is to teach you how to perform the magic card trick "jumping jacks". This instructional is to help anyone wanting to be a magician, helping you understand technique and presentation of simple but effective illusions. These card tricks are pretty easy, but with time, practice and patience you will be able to amaze your friends and your family. Learn the jumping jacks magic card trick, just like David Blaine!
This video shows you how to turn your napkin into a star for a perfect Christmas table. It is as simple as napkin origami. Make a pretty napkin origami star for your table next holiday season.
Watch this video tutorial from Mike the How-To Guy to learn how to solve a wooden star puzzle brainteaser. Solving one of these wood star puzzles is pretty easy and takes but a second, so watch and learn. It's no Rubik's Cube, but it's worth check out if you're a puzzle lover.
Who’d have thought that crumpled paper was good for anything but the trashcan? With this easy technique, you can transform tissue paper into pretty pieces of art. This is a fun kids craft project. You will need cardboard, double sided contact paper, tissue paper, and scissors. Fun activity to do with kids!
It's pretty obvious when you need to clean your toilet bowl, but it's easy to neglect your tank. Don't - that's gross!
Homemade cookies are a terrific gift. With a simple bakery box and some ribbon, the package will be as pretty as the contents.
Texas Instruments is one of the best known companies for creating graphing calculators. In this video tutorial you will see how to use a little known feature that lets you create pretty elaborate drawings on it. This is a great time-waster in math class! Who needs algebra or geography anyways? Art class is what you need, art class on a graphing calculator.
It doesn't need to be Halloween to wear this pretty pin-up style Dorothy costume makeup. The demonstrator in this how-to video used: MAC Eyeshadow: Brule, MAC Eyeshadow: Saddle, Urban Decay Liquid Liner: Perversion, Too Face Lash Injection Mascara, MAC #3 Lashes, MAC Red Enriched Lip Liner, MAC Classic Dame Mattine Lipstick, Clear Gloss, and MAC Red Glitter. Check out this video makeup lesson and learn how to create this Dorothy from Wizard of Oz inspired makeup look.
Water saving isn't just eco-friendly, it's economical. Gardens, pretty as they are, can be a big drain on your water supply. Watch this video home improvement tutorial and learn how to save water at home.
This video provides a tutorial on how to get that victory roll 40's look. This vintage style is as pretty as ever, and popular with rockabilly circles. Watch this video hairstyling tutorial and learn how to create a victory roll hairdo.
This how-to video demonstrates the right skills for stamping with a watercolor technique. You will need non-running inks to stamp the initial image, a specialty brush pen, and watercolor paper. This watercolor effect is pretty, and can add some different texture to your stamped images. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to make a watercolor look with stamps.
